Chapter 410: Solo Gift of Pills to He Fei, Developing an Intelligence Officer

Chief Li never expected Lin Meng to want to run a university, let alone that she actually wanted to run a university directly under the Military Headquarters.

Although this is a hassle, Chief Li feels it's not a big problem.

Lin Meng's contribution far outweighs that of a university; if he steps in, it will be completely settled.

But Chief Li didn't answer right away; instead, he probed and asked:

"Could you tell me what specifically makes this university special?"

Lin Meng didn't directly mention cultivation; instead, after thinking, she said:

"I can't go into detail, but I can only tell you now that I'm setting up this university mainly for inheritance, related to martial arts inheritance."

"Anyone who enrolls must pass a political review; as for assessment standards, cultural courses aren't required—just literacy—mainly we look at talent and affinity."

As soon as Lin Meng finished speaking, Chief Li's face showed a strange expression, but he didn't say anything.

Ordinary universities naturally enroll via the college entrance exam, but there are also extremely rare special cases that don't need to go through that process.

As he knows, some Daoist academies, or sect-affiliated martial arts schools, emphasize talent and affinity.

Chief Li thought, since Lin Meng could produce a heaven-defying pill like the Aperture-Opening Pill, perhaps she truly possesses some martial arts inheritance.

Xia State has a long history; martial arts inheritance naturally exists there.

Those mysterious families hidden from the world, who normally never show themselves, do exist—they just rarely interact with the outside world.

Lin Meng rejected that kind of family inheritance; instead, she imagined founding a university like establishing a sect to widely recruit talent, which actually made Chief Li appreciate and look forward to it.

So he thought and said:

"Young Lin, I agree to your request; I'll send people to liaise with you and handle the paperwork, but once the school is built, I want to be the first to inspect it."

Lin Meng knew Chief Li wouldn't refuse, and she smiled and accepted.

Afterwards she opened the box beside her and personally placed three potted plants in front of Chief Li.

"Li Lao, I won't go into detail about these three potted plants; you can arrange them as you like. Also, this pill is my filial gift to you—it's called Jade Marrow Pill, which nourishes the internal organs and is especially effective for the elderly."

Chief Li didn't expect Lin Meng to also bring him extra pills, just for him alone; though delighted, he dared not accept them directly, and said:

"Young Lin, you mustn't; actually I've looked into your Jade Marrow Pill privately—it sells for twenty million each—frankly, I can't afford it."

He said that, but Chief Li's eyes never left the small porcelain bottle.

Having investigated it, he therefore knows exactly what this Jade Marrow Pill means.

Now he is already old; no matter how he maintains himself, he still feels each day worse than the last, his life is entering a countdown, yet he still has many unfulfilled ambitions.

If he took this Jade Marrow Pill, perhaps his physical condition could improve greatly, amounting to a renewal of vitality for him.

But precisely for that reason, Chief Li dares not accept it lightly.

The pill is too precious, and it's a private gift; he doesn't want to rely on his status to take such a huge advantage from Lin Meng.

Lin Meng, upon hearing that, however, said:

"Li Lao, just accept it; consider it a gift for your help with the university. As an elder, accepting a junior's gift should be fine, right?"

Chief Li hesitated repeatedly, but in the end he still nervously accepted the Jade Marrow Pill.

"Then I won't shirk; Young Lin, if you ever need anything, come find me—as long as it doesn't involve principle issues, I can help you with whatever I can."

Lin Meng soon bade farewell to Chief Li and left the Military Headquarters, with He Fei personally driving her back to the villa.

He Fei was thinking about what Lin Meng said regarding the university all the way, but he restrained himself from asking.

As they were leaving, Lin Meng called out to He Fei.

"These three Aperture-Opening Pills are extra for you; don't tell anyone, take them yourself, but as repayment, you must be my intelligence officer."

"Don't worry, I'm not after any confidential information, and I promise not to do anything harmful to the state; I just want you to keep an eye on how the higher-ups distribute that batch of pills and tell me roughly."

"If you agree, these three Aperture-Opening Pills are yours; if not, you can pretend nothing happened."

He Fei didn't expect Lin Meng to keep him for the pills and also make him her intelligence officer.

He looked at Lin Meng's vivid, beautiful face; his heart pounded like thunder, yet he didn't lose his composure—instead, he confirmed repeatedly.

After confirming Lin Meng wasn't trying to steal information, He Fei immediately accepted the pills and said:

"Miss Lin, rest assured; as long as it's within reasonable bounds, I won't let these three pills go to waste."

"Then, can we add each other as friends?"

He Fei nervously took out his phone, anticipating something.

Lin Meng didn't refuse; she immediately added He Fei as a friend.

Looking at the cute golden retriever avatar on his phone, He Fei couldn't help but lift the corners of his mouth, quietly telling himself that this first step had been taken; from now on he must serve Lin Meng well so she won't regret today's investment.

After seeing He Fei off, Lin Meng saw it was still early; she hadn't been to the strange world in a while, so she packed some things and flashed into the third space……

He Fei returned to the troops and was immediately summoned by several old-timers to the office.

Those present were the senior officials who had just been in the meeting room, including He Fei's grandfather.

"Little He, quickly tell us what you heard in Li Lao's office."

"Don't worry; if Li Lao or Young Lin told you not to speak, then don't—but if you can, please reveal a bit or two to us."

He Fei thought, then shook his head and said:

"Nothing much; it's all Miss Lin's private affairs, can't say."

Although Lin Meng didn't ask him to stay silent, and establishing the university probably couldn't be hidden anyway, as long as Chief Li helps, those senior officials will certainly know.

But He Fei still subconsciously chose to keep his mouth shut.

The several senior officials sighed upon hearing that and didn't ask further.

After everyone left, He Lao then drew near to He Fei.

"Good grandson, they're not telling you—tell Grandpa; Grandpa isn't an outsider, I won't scheme against you—tell me, and I'll tell no one."

He Fei gave him a sideways glance, still kept his mouth shut, refusing to be a gossip.

"Grandpa, you'd better hurry up and think of some good suggestions for distributing those Aperture-Opening Pills—this is the important matter."

He Lao slapped his forehead, "Exactly, exactly, exactly, this is a top priority."

Right now the Aperture-Opening Pill is under tight protection, more heavily guarded than a national treasure, and I don't know if this old bone of mine even has a chance to get one.

No, even if I take it at my age it won't do much, but Grandfather, I still want to try to get another one for you; continuing to take the Aperture-Opening Pill will definitely be of great benefit to you. Lin Xiaoyou might not have that many pills left, and I don't know when the next batch will be available. The allocation of this batch of resources is crucial!